Shadowing Practice: Black Friday Sale: 15% or 50% Off? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Wow, Black Friday is crazy! Look at all these people!
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I'm only here for a winter coat. That's it.
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Ha! That's what you said last year.
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Okay, okay. Maybe some socks too.
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Oh, look at this coat! I love it!
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It's nice! How much is it?
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The tag says $180. That's expensive.
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Hi there! All our coats are 15% off today!
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Sorry, did you say 50% off?
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Yes, that's right! Enjoy your shopping!
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50% off! So it's only $90!
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Hmm... I think she said 15, not 50.
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No, I heard 50. I'm sure.
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Really? Then look at that sign. It says 15%.
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Oh no. 15%? Not 50?
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Okay, let's do the math. 15% of $180 is $27.
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So the coat is $153, not $90.
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$153... Oh. That's a lot more.
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I'm so sorry! It's so noisy, I misheard you.
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Well... should I still buy it?
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It's warm, and you really need a coat.
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You're right. Let's take it to the checkout!
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Good news! There's an extra 10% off at checkout!
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Really? Another 10% off the $153?
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So 10% of $153 is $15.30, right?
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$153 minus $15.30 is $137.70!
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That's right. Your total is $137.70.
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Hmm, let me check the receipt first.
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15% off, then 10% off... $137.70. Perfect!
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See? Not $90, but still a good deal!
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Thanks for doing all my math today!
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Anytime! Now you can buy me a hot chocolate!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Black Friday Sale: 15% or 50% Off?”. This video has 32 sentences and 201 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:08. The speaker talks slowly, about 94 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 32 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| mathematics noun | /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ | An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. |
| checkout noun | /ˈt͡ʃɛkˌaʊt/ | The process of checking out of a hotel, or the latest time to vacate a room in one. |
| anytime adverb | At any time. | |
| minus | /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ | Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| noisy adjective | /ˈnɔɪzi/ | Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound |
| sock noun | /sɑk/ | A knitted or woven covering for the foot. |
| mishear verb | /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/ | To hear wrongly. |
| chocolate noun | /ˈtʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/ | A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans. |
| extra adjective | /ˈɛkstɹə/ | Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary. |
| winter noun | /ˈwɪntə/ | Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as spanning either the period between the winter solstice to the spring equinox, or the months… |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
| warm adjective | /wɔɹm/ | Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable. |
| expensive adjective | /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ | Having a high price or cost. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm only here for a winter coat.
- That's what you said last year.
- It's so noisy, I misheard you.
- It's warm, and you really need a coat.
- Let's take it to the checkout!
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like coat, mathematics, checkout.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.